02 Jun 2026

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Launches Virtual National Cheese Day Campaign

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 2, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, announced today the launch of a virtual National Cheese Day campaign. National Cheese Day is recognized annually on June 4, and the campaign, launched in collaboration with processor partners, creates awareness and appreciation for the impact cheese has on America.

28 May 2026

Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Unite Across Iowa for First-Ever Statewide Build Effort, Powered by 1,200 John Deere Volunteers

By Cassandra Erwin

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — This week, inside six John Deere facilities across Iowa, employees are framing and assembling walls of entire homes. Habitat for Humanity crews will transport those finished panels to home sites in Des Moines, the Quad Cities, Waterloo, and Dubuque, where the walls will be raised and completed into new homes for local families.

27 May 2026

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Awards $10,000 in Secondary Education Scholarships

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (May 27, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is investing in the future of the next generation through its annual scholarship program. The cooperative has awarded five young adults with $2,000 scholarships to pursue higher education; two students are currently enrolled in college or a university; and three are graduating high-school seniors.

21 May 2026

Iowa Biodiesel Industry Back in Business and on the Road to Recovery

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — The Iowa biodiesel industry is largely back up and running, buoyed by long-awaited federal Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. While the path ahead involves recovery, producers across the state say they are cautiously optimistic as plants return to capacity and workers stay on the job.

06 May 2026

Iowa Restaurant Association Launches IowaFarmToTable.org Ahead of Mother’s Day

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Iowa Restaurant Association has launched IowaFarmToTable.org, a new statewide platform designed to connect Iowans and visitors with curated farm-to-table dining experiences, chef-led events, and destination-worthy restaurants.

04 May 2026

Tapestry Farms Launches Mother’s Day Collection

By Leslie Klipsch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 4, 2026) — This Mother’s Day Tapestry Farms is offering a collection of products that reflects the spirit, creativity, and depth of motherhood: handmade Dubai chocolate and flower arrangements, created by refugee neighbors building new lives in the Quad Cities.

30 Apr 2026

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Encouraged by House Passage of Farm Bill

By Karen Gefvert

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (April 30, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the US House today. The bill passed on a bipartisan vote of 224 to 200.

“We’re encouraged by the timely action on the farm bill by the House,” Heidi Fischer, president of the Edge board, said.

29 Apr 2026

Tapestry Farms to Host 2026 Spring Fling Benefit

By Leslie Klipsch

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — Tapestry Farms invites the community to its annual Spring Fling benefit, a fundraiser and celebration of the new growing season. The event will be held on Friday, May 1, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. Doors open at 6 p.m.

24 Mar 2026

Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Honors Premier Bank and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank for Advancing Beginning Farmer Success on National Ag Day

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2026) — In celebration of National Ag Day, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced Premier Bank in Rock Valley as the Top Beginning Farmer Loan Program Bank of the year and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank in Boone as the Beginning Farmer Loan Program Lender of the Year for 2025.

02 Mar 2026

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Announces $10,000 in Secondary Education Scholarships Available to Its Membership

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (March 2, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk through their education, career aspirations, and future goals. Applications are now being accepted and will remain open until April 17.

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